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‘Musicality Course - Tango Music, Cape Town – South Africaby Rob Howard |
"Musicality Course - Tango Music, Explained for Tango Dancers by a Tango musician" is a course, held on three evenings, led by accordionist Stanislav Angelov, in collaboration with Tango Africano and the CT Tango Ensemble. The purpose is to help Tango dancers understand what happens in a Tango composition, how to listen, and what to listen for: explained in detail by a Tango musician and dancer. Pre-registration is required for the course. The course will consist of 3 sessions, held on July 10th, 19th and 22nd: The first 2 sessions will be a combination of listening to several Tangos and explanations of what we should listen for, mixed with dancing exercises. The third session will be with the full CT Tango Ensemble. It will start with a workshop for the participants in the course only, and it will continue with a full on Milonga with live music by CT Tango Ensemble and DJ Wikus Engelbrecht. The Milonga on the 22nd is open to all. Session 1 - Monday July 10th, 6.30-8pm at 1001 Mutual Heights (The Old Mutual Building) 14 Darling Street, Cape Town Session 2 - Wednesday July 19th, 6.30-8pm, 1001 Mutual Heights (The Old Mutual Building) 14 Darling St, Cape Town Session 3 + Milonga - Saturday July 22nd, 6.30-7.30pm (course only), 8-11.30pm Milonga for All Venue: Alliance Française, 155 Loop St, Cape Town Stanislav Angelov was born and educated in Bulgaria, and he studied Accordion since the age of 7. He came to South Africa in 1992 after graduating from the Conservatory in Bulgaria (Academy of Music & Dance Art in Plovdiv) with his main instrument being the Classical Accordion. In 2001 he formed the highly acclaimed Cape Town Tango Ensemble, and he has lived in Buenos Aires for several months, taking Bandoneon lessons from Ricardo Fiorio and Hugo Satore. The CT Tango Ensemble, led by accordionist Stanislav Angelov, performs at the Baxter Theatre, Main Rd, Rondebosch, Cape Town on July 23rd and on August 19th. For further information email: music@goodmusic.co.za |